When the Cover Calls You Back: Reread of the Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
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When the Cover Calls You Back: Reread of the Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
A few days back, I stopped by the @crosswordbookstores in Juhu—and honestly, it always feels like home.The cozy floors, the inviting shelves, and a collection that goes beyond just the bestsellers. If you’re lucky, you might just stumble upon hidden gems tucked between the popular titles. This time, I walked away with a new edition of The Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata—what a find.There’s something so comforting about mornings spent among books, even on the busiest days. I’m one of those people who rarely rereads a book. There’s always something new on the shelf, waiting to be explored. But …
#Book Review : Almond by Won-Pyung Sohn
#Book Review : Almond by Won-Pyung Sohn
“Even though my brain was a mess, what kept my soul whole was the warmth of the hands holding mine on both sides”, Almond by Sohn Won-Pyung This statement stuck with me. It was such a poignant statement yet it said a lot about the protagonist’s personality and his compassion. Almond is a poignant coming-of-age novel by South Korean author Sohn Won-Pyung. The story follows Yunjae, a boy born with alexithymia—a condition that makes it difficult for him to experience emotions like fear, anger, or joy. Raised by his loving yet pragmatic mother and grandmother, Yunjae learns to navigate the …
#Book Review: The Circle of Life by Sudha Murty
